Hotel Information

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Located at 400 Cannery Row and perched dramatically on historic beachfront property above the crashing surf of the Pacific, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa delights its guests with classic, California coastal experiences animated by an irresistible spirit of conviviality and play. Here you’ll be welcomed with warm hospitality and elegantly-appointed guest rooms with thoughtful extras and luxury touches. From their chef-driven oceanfront restaurant, award-winning rooftop luxury spa and prime location steps from charming Cannery Row, the elegant oceanfront hotel is the centerpiece of Monterey Bay.

Transportation to Monterey

Convenient Monterey Regional Airport, which has short and hassle-free security lines, is located just 10 minutes door-to-door from downtown Monterey, 15 minutes from Carmel-by-the-Sea, 25 minutes from downtown Salinas and 45 minutes from Big Sur. Visitors can fly direct to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) via international and domestic connecting routes on Alaska Airlines, Allegiant, American Airlines and United Express. Fly direct from airports including Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Phoenix (PHX), San Diego (SAN), Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN) and Dallas (DFW). You may also choose to fly into San Francisco or San Jose and rent a car to drive to Monterey. San Jose may have less traffic and conjestion, but there are likely more flight options into San Francisco. Learn more about driving to Monterey below.

Driving

There are two routes to Monterey by car, both very scenic. Highway One, which runs from San Francisco to Los Angeles, offers breathtaking views of the Pacific coastline and has been called the top road trip in America by many sources. Highway 101 runs down the valley corridor and affords the motorist an opportunity to see the rich land that has made the Salinas Valley "the Salad Bowl of the World." The fastest is 101 South to 156 West (near Prunedale) to Hwy 1 South. This route is about 120 miles and takes roughly two hours. The longest, yet most scenic route is Hwy 1 all the way from San Francisco. It is also about 120 miles, but the roads can be slow. Allow at least three hours for this journey.

Room Information

$285 is available for July 31 – August 4, for inland view rooms with rates two days pre and post event dates based on availability. Reservations must be made by June 28, 2022 to guarantee that rate.

Reservations: Call our dedicated group reservation phone line (800)334-3999 and mention that you are with Independent Agent Association Executives (IAAE) or book online here. Please note the link will NOT work for the following : on mobile devices, pre/post stay dates, and for upgrading room types.

Spa: The state-of-the-art Vista Blue Spa is located on the penthouse level of the hotel, with dramatic panoramic views from the sundeck, the breathtaking Monterey spa has been named one of Travel & Leisure’s TOP 25 Spas, and, for three years in a row, one of Conde Nast’s TOP 75 Hotel Spas in North America. Visit https://montereyplazahotel.com/spa/vista-blue-spa to view services available and to make an appointment.

Parking: The hotel has current over-night parking rates of $32.00/night + tax for valet or selfparking but wil discount this fee to $25.00/night + tax for our group.

Hotel Shuttle:
Hotel guests may utilize the complimentary hotel shuttle to be picked up and dropped off at the Monterey Airport. This is reserved through the Valet/Bell desk, and needs to be scheduled ahead of time. The shuttle is subject to availability and is operational from 7am to 11pm daily. Guests may call 831-920-6710, which will go to the phone tree, and option 6 will direct guests to our Front Desk. Guests should then ask for Valet/Bell to inquire about availability of the shuttle and reserve for their ride.